This document consolidates the latest information as of 2025 regarding document preparation and certificate management requirements for the EU's Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) certification.
| Certification Element | 2025 Latest Core Information |
| Official Name | NG eCall (Next Generation eCall) Certification |
| Core Regulations | (EU) 2015/758, (EU) 2024/1180 |
| Governing Body | EU Member State Recognized Technical Services (e.g., Germany's KBA, Luxembourg's SNCH) |
| Certification Purpose | Ensures automatic emergency call triggering via 4G/5G networks upon vehicle accidents, enhancing rescue efficiency. |
| Mandatory Scope | New M1 (passenger cars) & N1 (light commercial vehicles) sold in the EU; Vehicle Emergency Call systems (e.g., T-Boxes) and related components. |
Required Documents for NG eCall Certification：
Preparing complete and accurate documentation is the first critical step. Core files are recommended in English.
1.Technical Core Documents：
·System Architecture & Circuit Design Diagrams: Clearly show product hardware design and system composition.
·MSD (Minimum Set of Data) Data Logic Description: Details MSD generation mechanism, format definition, and transmission protocol. Per regulation (EU) 2024/1180, the MSD must use Version 3 for incident data.
·Technical Specifications Sheet: Details product functions, performance parameters, and technical indicators.
2.Testing & Proof Documents：
·Detailed Test Plan: Specifies all items for verification (function, performance, environment, network compatibility, etc.).
·Complete Test Reports: Must be issued by an authorized lab; the core basis for certification. Reports must cover function, performance, environmental reliability, EMC, power failure reliability, and audio performance tests, etc.
·Privacy Protection Scheme: Explains system compliance with regulations like EU GDPR, e.g., user data encryption methods (like AES-256).
3.Administrative & Legal Documents：
·EU Authorized Representative (EC-REP) Appointment Letter:Mandatory for non-EU manufacturers; appoints an EU-based legal entity.
·English User Manual: Must include privacy clauses and eCall labeling specifications (e.g., permanent "eCall" mark with font height ≥ 1mm).
4.Sample Requirements：
2-3 fully functional final product samples are required for laboratory and real-world road testing.
NG eCall Validity Period & Maintenance：
A crucial concept: The NG eCall certification certificate is not permanently valid.
1.Certificate Validity Period: NG eCall certificates are typically valid for 3 years.
2.Conditions for Maintaining Validity: During the 3-year period, companies must fulfill ongoing obligations; otherwise, the certificate may become invalid.
3.Annual Reporting & Spot Checks: Companies typically must submit annual reports (e.g., analysis of false/missed triggers) and undergo annual spot checks to maintain certificate validity.
4.Design Change Management: Any product design change (hardware/firmware, including OTA updates) potentially affecting system performance requires partial/full re-testing and notification to the authority, adding extra time and cost.
We hope this information helps you fully understand the document and validity requirements for EU NG eCall compliance certification. For professional certification consulting services, please contact BLUEASIA: 13534225140.
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